Sports & Outdoors
GICIA Bike Path Update
February 13, 2025
The walking path is officially OPEN!
Please continue to use caution while using the GICIA Bike Path. Crews will finish correcting the steep, washed-out areas along the Charlotte County stretch…
Lee purchases conservation lands
February 13, 2025
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to authorize staff to pursue the purchase of two parcels, including an 80.5-acre parcel in Bokeelia, for the Conservation 20/20 land acquisition p…
Renowned plant photographer Laurie Tennent speaks to Garden Club
February 13, 2025
BY LAMAR TOOLE, BOCA GRANDE GARDEN CLUB
Members of the Boca Grande Garden Club gathered on Feb. 5 in the newly refurbished Community Center Auditorium, where they were treated to a colorful and u…
Whidden’s Marina listed for $17.5 million
February 13, 2025
Legacy property on island
Boca Grande Real Estate has listed the historic Whidden’s Marina, one of Boca Grande’s oldest marinas, for $17.5 million.
This waterfront property is situated on 0.9…
Wheeler Park gets new turf this week
February 13, 2025
Work at Wheeler Road Community Park is progressing, though there is no firm date for reopening. New turf is being delivered to the site as of Thursday, Feb. 13, and then will be put in place. The so…
EcoWatch: Happy Valentine’s Day for the Special People
February 13, 2025
Life does not come with instructions on how to live, but it does come with trees, sunsets, smiles and laughter. So, enjoy your day.”
Debbie Shapiro
Every Valentine’s Day there are many people…
SW Florida Fishing: Just a normal week, Slam!
February 13, 2025
BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE
Another beautiful week here in Boca Grande! Warm weather and sunshine has been the story the last few weeks and spring patterns are starting to show!
Along with the go…
Undoing the damage: The more confusing it gets
February 13, 2025
The more I learn and discover, the more confusing it gets.
I am amazed, as we all are, by our great weather. Of course, it will change, but everything changes. This might come out scattered, but…
Lee County discontinues adding fluoride to water
February 6, 2025
The Lee Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday voted to discontinue adding fluoride to Lee County Utilities drinking water.
Lee County Utilities (LCU) is one of about 10 utility providers…
New Gulf Conservation group forms
February 6, 2025
A new local fisheries conservation group met for the first time Wednesday to help advocate for protecting and preserving the wider Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound estuary system. The Gulf Con…